Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Explain the business model. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

VC’s worked with entrepreneurs to build profitable and scalable businesses, with increasing revenue and consistent profitability – quarter after quarter. The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. Show and talk at conferences, be on lots of blogs, use social networks and build a brand.

Internet 335

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 335

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Explain the business model. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Explain the business model. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Explain the business model. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it requires at least 100M users and $50M investment. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186